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Flybe Chief Executive Ponders Future Route Cuts Due to Environmental Responsibility

October 18, 2019 John Flett

Two days after announcing a rebranding to Virgin Connect in 2020 and the offer of “more choice for customers through improved connectivity between UK regional airports, “the chief executive officer of Europe’s largest regional carrier,

Routes

Virgin Atlantic Strengthens Manchester Services, Boosts Winter Gatwick Frequencies

October 3, 2019 Will Lee

Virgin Atlantic announced it will enhance its services from Manchester Airport, one of its secondary hubs in Northern England. The airline will increase frequencies on the Manchester-New York route by 65 percent and launch a

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Brexit Uncertainty Hits European Aviation as easyJet Reports Record Loss and Thomas Cook Troubles Intensify

May 20, 2019 John Flett

U.K. low-cost carrier easyJet has announced a record $352 million headline loss before tax for the first six months of its financial year. According to the airline’s chief executive officer, Johan Lundgren, the half-yearly result

Planes

British Airways Details Retirement Plans for 747 Fleet

January 26, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

The days of the iconic Boeing 747 have become numbered as numerous airlines prepare to phase them out in favor of newer and more efficient wide-body aircraft such as the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X.

Planes

Rolls Royce Aerospace: The Engine Manufacturer Across the Atlantic

June 21, 2018 Hemal Gosai

In the early 20th century, two men came together to start a company that would become world-renown in both car manufacturing and airplane engine manufacturing, Rolls Royce. Over the years, Rolls Royce had quickly evolved to

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Airwork Services Limited

May 17, 2018 Ashley Magoon

In 1928, Airwork Services Limited came to fruition in Middlesex, England with the formation of the Heston Aerodrome, a private airfield funded by the new company. Over the course of its 60-year history, the company

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Manx2

March 1, 2018 Daniel Morley

The Isle of Man, located in the Irish Sea, is midway between England and Northern Ireland. Traditionally, all travel to and from the island has been via boat as over the years, airlines based on

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Emirates Announcement Provides Further Boost for London-Stansted Airport

December 21, 2017 John Flett

On Wednesday, Emirates Airline announced that they will begin flights between Dubai and Stansted airport, northeast of London, from June 2018. This will mark the third London airport and the seventh U.K. route operated by

England

Flybe Chief Executive Ponders Future Route Cuts Due to Environmental Responsibility

Virgin Atlantic Strengthens Manchester Services, Boosts Winter Gatwick Frequencies

Brexit Uncertainty Hits European Aviation as easyJet Reports Record Loss and Thomas Cook Troubles Intensify

British Airways Details Retirement Plans for 747 Fleet

Rolls Royce Aerospace: The Engine Manufacturer Across the Atlantic

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Airwork Services Limited

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Manx2

Emirates Announcement Provides Further Boost for London-Stansted Airport

Trip Report: Onboard Azul’s First E195-E2 Flight

Inside the Departure of Qantas’ First Nonstop Research Flight from New York to Sydney

Cape Air Becomes First Tecnam P2012 Operator

Spirit to Open New Florida Headquarters

Asiana LAX-Bound A380 Catches on Fire in Seoul